Arrhythmogenic right ventricular dysplasia and Ebstein's anomaly
I am hoping to get some answers here! I do know that Arrhythmogenic right ventricular dysplasia and Ebstein's anomaly are both passed on genetically, but I don't know details. I am hoping to find out what the chance is of a child inheriting Arrhythmogenic right ventricular dysplasia and Ebstein's...
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How often thyroid tumors happen to kids?
Does anyone have relevant figures about how often kids get thyroid tumors? The factors that are involved in determining a given child's risk of thyroid tumors, including genetic, environmental and otherwise would also be great to get, if anyone knows where you can get hold of this kind of...
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Genetic factors and their influence in creating a colon cancer
I am looking for some information about the genetic factor in colon cancer, if anyone has anything to say on this subject? I know that colon cancer has something to do with genetic, but what I am not certain about is whether a person can be tested for the "colon cancer gene"? If so, for whom is this...
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How to treat Raynaud’s phenomenon?
Dear all, I've come here hoping for some suggestions on how to treat Raynaud’s phenomenon. Apart from the fact that I know that channel blockers are often recommended, I do not have more information about the medications used. Which channel blockers are the most effective? Which are most...
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Prognosis for ataxia telangiectasia patients with functional immune systems?
I know that there are two kinds of ataxia telangiectasia - ataxia telangiectasia where the patient has a fully functional immune system, and ataxia telangiectasia where the patient has a severely malfunctioning immune system. Please tell me more about the prognosis for ataxia telangiectasia with...
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Adams-Oliver Syndrome heredity, recessive or dominant?
I read an intriguing study about Adams-Oliver Syndrome where they said that it was unsure whether Adams-Oliver Syndrome was recessive or dominant, despite the fact that they knew for sure that the disease was, in fact, hereditary. If you heard this too, weren't you wondering how come that so much...
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Diagnosing asymptomatic partial atrioventricular canal?
Hello there! I have heard that partial atrioventricular canal is often asymptomatic. Still, I think that it is important that partial atrioventricular canal is diagnosed because of its long term consequences. So can anyone enlighten me? Just how is asymptomatic partial atrioventricular canal...
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Swollen Tonsils overnight
About 10 days ago, my tonsils became swollen overnight and had a few white hole-like dents in each. As well as this, it was very painful to swallow food, water or even saliva. This has never happened to me before and I am almost 18. Never has a problem with my tonsils. I took...
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Binge Drinking, Anxiety and Panic Attacks
This past weekend I went on a binge drinking. I had approximately 48 beers. On Saturday alone I had around 24 beers. The next morning I woke with a hangover plus panic and anxiety attack. I started hyperventilating, I had to get a paper bag. I had chest pains and fast...
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Polymyalgia Rheumatica and working in the heat
I am 65 and was diagnosed with polymyalgia Rheumatica about 10 weeks ago. The doctor started me with 20 mg. of prednizone and all of my symtoms were relieved shortly afterward. She has reduced the dosage by 2.5 mg. every 4 weeks and I am now at 15 and will return to the doctor in three...
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